Looking Back: Hurricane Ian’s Fury Around Florida 1 Year Ago
We’ve been lucky again this year in the Tampa area during this hurricane season. Idalia was a close call. And we all known hurricane season isn’t over yet. We don’t…
FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 04: Destruction left behind in the wake of Hurricane Ian is shown October 04, 2022 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Southwest Florida suffered severe damage during the Category 4 hurricane which caused extensive damage to communities along the state’s coast. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
We've been lucky again this year in the Tampa area during this hurricane season. Idalia was a close call. And we all known hurricane season isn't over yet. We don't have to look back far for evidence that late September storms can wreak havoc.
Here are some photos as the one year anniversary of Hurricane Ian is coming up this week. Ian reached Category 5 status. It was the third costliest weather disaster ever. Our neighbors to the south in Fort Myers faced the nastiest weather. But Tampa Bay certainly felt the impacts too.
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: In an aerial view, boats are piled on top of each other after Hurricane Ian passed through the area on September 29, 2022 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ST. PETE BEACH, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 28: Strong surf and high winds arrive at St. Pete Beach bay as Hurricane Ian approaches on September 28, 2022 in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Ian is hitting the area as a likely Category 4 hurricane. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Area Prepares For Hurricane Ian
Photo by Win McNamee/Getty ImagesTAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 28: People walk along Bayshore Boulevard as water in Tampa Bay recedes from the shoreline in advance of the arrival of Hurricane Ian on September 28, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. Ian is expected to make landfall later today on the Gulf Coast of the state. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Tampa Bay Area Prepares For Hurricane Ian
TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 28: Sisters Angel Disbrow (R) and Selena Disbrow walk along the shore of a receded Tampa Bay as water was pulled out from the bay in advance of the arrival of Hurricane Ian on September 28, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. Ian is expected to make landfall later today on the Gulf Coast of the state. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
(Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)FOUR CORNERS, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 27: Traffic moves slowly on I-4 East as residents evacuate the Gulf Coast of Florida in advance of the arrival of Hurricane Ian on September 27, 2022 in Four Corners, Florida. Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall in the Tampa Bay area Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
BONITA SPRINGS, FL - SEPTEMBER 29: People walk along the beach looking at property damaged by Hurricane Ian on September 29, 2022 in Bonita Springs, Florida. The storm made a U.S. landfall on Cayo Costa, Florida, and brought high winds, storm surges, and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
FORT MYERS FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: Boats are pushed up on a causeway after Hurricane Ian passed through the area on September 29, 2022 in Fort Myers, Florida. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesFORT MYERS FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: Brenda Brennan sits next to a boat that pushed against her apartment when Hurricane Ian passed through the area on September 29, 2022 in Fort Myers, Florida. Mrs. Brennan said the boat floated in around 7pm. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Florida's Southern Gulf Coast Continues Clean Up Efforts In Wake Of Hurricane Ian
FORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 04: Destruction left behind in the wake of Hurricane Ian is shown October 04, 2022 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Southwest Florida suffered severe damage during the Category 4 hurricane which caused extensive damage to communities along the state's coast. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
